on the brain
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And there’s still lots we don’t know about how these drugs work on the brain, even though thousands of patients undergo a general anesthetic every day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
One scenario described the symptoms of a stroke causing bleeding on the brain called a subarachnoid haemorrhage.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
"It may open new therapeutic possibilities beyond the traditional strategies that focus almost exclusively on the brain."
From Science Daily ● Feb. 20, 2026
There is limited understanding of the effects of menopause and HRT use on the brain, memory and mood, say the researchers.
From BBC ● Jan. 26, 2026
They had war on the brain, drilling their soldiers from sunup to sundown.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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